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Oh My God, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Writer’s Note: Major Watchmen spoilers are ahead! Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is a work of art. Racking up credits in The Get Down, Aquaman, Black Mirror (as well as the upcoming Aquaman 2, Candyman, The Matrix 4 and The Trial of the Chicago 7), the 33-year-old actor really has come a long way. Now, Abdul-Mateen’s star…
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Just Mercy: 'Bryan Stevenson's Impact Has Been Felt, Even If You Don't Know Him Just Yet'
In 1988, lawyer and activist Bryan Stevenson sought to give voice to Walter McMillian, a man wrongfully imprisoned for the murder of a white woman. In 2020, Just Mercy will give a new voice to their story. In an exclusive clip obtained by The Root to honor Global Human Rights Day, some of the cast…
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The African American Film Critics Association Selects Jordan Peele’s Us as 2019 Film of the Year
The blackest group of critics are back with their picks for the best of the best during the 2019 movie season! That’s right, you don’t have to worry about our black excellence not being recognized (you know, since other folks have apparently lost their minds), because the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is back…
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Nick Cannon, Eminem and Suge Knight Walk Into a Bar…
I mean, this has to be a joke, right? Apparently not, as Marshall “Eminem” Mathers sounded mighty angry in a guest verse on Fat Joe and Dre’s recent release, Family Ties, which isn’t a reliable barometer because Eminem always sounds angry. I digress. Anyway, as XXL mag reports, the rapper who originally referred to himself…
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Golden Globes 2020: Eddie Murphy, Cynthia Erivo, Beyoncé, Billy Porter Score Noms. Plus, When They (Don't) See Us, We Got a Problem
Before the sun rose on the morning of Dec. 9, 2019, Hollywood was abuzz with the official start of 2020’s awards season! Susan Kelechi Watson, Tim Allen and Dakota Fanning gathered at the Beverly Hilton and announced the nominees for the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Let’s get right to this shit. Nominees Cynthia Erivo…
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Elon Musk, You Have 10 Hours to Respond Because Ray J Had the Best Failed Demo Video of All Time
We have ourselves a wacky demo war! In November, Mars-fetishizer Elon Musk introduced the Tesla Cybertruck to the world, basically gifting at least five future episode ideas to the Black Mirror writers’ room. The fact that the car looks like the kind of cars we all drew in elementary school was intriguing enough, but it…
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Since Brandy Says We're Getting a Moesha Reboot, Maybe We Can Finally Find Out WTF Happened to Myles
Mo to the, E to the, up in the morning, a new day is starting and Brandy Norwood is realizing her responsibility, which is to let us know (again) Moesha is being rebooted! As Vibe reports, Norwood had a bit of a reunion with co-stars Sheryl Lee Ralph and William Adam Young at Ralph’s 29th…
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Chad Boys: Before Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, These Two Actors Were Considered for Bad Boys
There are two undeniably difficult things in life: getting up to go to work on Monday morning after a four-day weekend and imagining Bad Boys without Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Well, thanks to the inner-workings of Hollywood, you have to imagine it today. Twitter account @BHMatter (Black Heroes Matter) posted a screenshot of James…
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Hot Girl Desk: Megan Thee Stallion Performs With a Live Band for the First Time Ever on NPR Tiny Desk
The time has come—Megan Thee Stallion has graced us with an NPR Tiny Desk concert, y’all! Giddy up! “I’m gonna get real comfortable with y’all, so I’mma need y’all to get real comfortable with me,” Megan began once she stood behind the desk, according to NPR. “Now, don’t be scared to get ratchet.” Our beloved…